Sourcing: Collaborative Contracting

Global Supply Chain Institute


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Course Offerings

Sourcing: Collaborative Contracting

Course Description

Yesterday’s negotiation skills won’t work for tomorrow’s deals. Drawing from leading contracting experts and cutting-edge economic theories, you’ll leave this 2-day course inspired and motivated to take your contracting skills to the next level.

You’ll learn to apply proven techniques in order to . . .

  • Understand why, what, and when of a relational contract
  • Learn a simple 5-step collaborative contracting process for negotiating the foundation of the relationship prior to negotiating any deal points – essential for creating the environment for non-adversarial negotiations.
  •  Turn common controversial contract clauses into clauses that create a more fair and balanced win-win spirit
  • Apply sound skills and techniques you can use in future collaborative contracting situations
  • Drive change within your organization by creating your own collaborative contracting pitch

Additional Information

Duration & Dates

February 12 - 22, 2024 (Virtual)
Please contact us for more information.

Mike Watts
Phone: 206-660-6345
Email: mike.watts@vestedway.com

Location

This course is offered at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  It is also available as a custom course at a location of your choice.

Cost

Knoxville, Tennessee $2000 ($1,000 if repeating the course).  Group Pricing is available with 10% discount for a group of 3-4 and 15% discount for a group of 5 or more. The cost of the program includes most meals, single-room hotel lodging, on-campus transportation, materials/simulations and professional education credits, where applicable. Preferred pricing is available for multiple attendees from the same organization, current students and alumni of Haslam EMBA programs.